Lab Care Guidelines
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What should be done to maintain the privacy of the client in the lab?

  • Wash hands before any client control
  • Promote the health and safety of the client
  • Provide an explanation of the nursing measure to the client and/or family in a manner that could be understood
  • Follow the procedure of the employing agency where applicable (correct)

    • Which guideline emphasizes the importance of considering the priority of clients' needs?

  • Identify the client correctly
  • Assess the client's understanding
  • Record and report significant observations accurately to the appropriate situation
  • Consider the priority of clients' needs (correct)

    • Which position is recommended for postural drainage?

  • Trendelenburgs (correct)
  • High-Fowler
  • Fowlers
  • Semi-Fowlers

    • What is the purpose of oral hygiene?

    <p>To maintain healthy gums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common site for pressure ulcers to develop?

    <p>Sacrum/coccyx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of skin blanching?

    <p>Ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medical asepsis?

    <p>Practices that prevent the growth of bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of sterilization?

    <p>To eliminate all microorganisms including spores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a reservoir and a carrier?

    <p>A reservoir is a habitat where an agent normally lives/grows/multiplies, while a carrier is a person who carries pathogens but is not ill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four stages of infection?

    <p>Incubation, Prodromal, Illness, Recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline emphasizes the importance of promoting the health and safety of the client?

    <p>Guideline 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assessing the client's understanding?

    <p>To provide an explanation of nursing measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline focuses on preventing the spread of infection or cross-contamination?

    <p>Guideline 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with pressure ulcer development?

    <p>Regular movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to pressure ulcer formation?

    <p>Adequate nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common site for pressure ulcers to develop?

    <p>Between the eyebrows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a guideline for foot and nail care?

    <p>Cut corns/calluses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medical asepsis?

    <p>It eliminates all microorganisms including spores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of oral hygiene?

    <p>To provide comfort and promote oral health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of skin blanching?

    <p>Inadequate blood supply to the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four stages of infection?

    <p>Incubation, Prodromal, Illness, Decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bed positions promotes lung expansion and is commonly used during dialysis?

    <p>Semi-Fowlers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a guideline for foot and nail care?

    <p>Cut corns and calluses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to pressure ulcer formation?

    <p>Good nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of melanoma?

    <p>Most common type of skin cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medical asepsis?

    <p>Involves the complete elimination of all microorganisms including spores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of skin blanching?

    <p>Pressure on the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of oral hygiene?

    <p>To prevent the spread of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four stages of infection?

    <p>Prodromal, Illness, Decline, Recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline emphasizes the importance of providing an explanation of the nursing measure to the client and/or family in a manner that could be understood?

    <p>Guideline 4: Provide an explanation of the nursing measure to the client and/or family in a manner that could be understood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline focuses on preventing the spread of infection or cross-contamination?

    <p>Guideline 8: Prevent the spread of infection or cross-contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline emphasizes the importance of recording and reporting significant observations accurately to the appropriate situation?

    <p>Guideline 10: Record and report significant observations accurately to the appropriate situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a guideline for proper body mechanics when lifting objects?

    <p>Use body weight to assist in lifting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bed positions is commonly used for postural drainage?

    <p>Trendelenburgs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with pressure ulcer development?

    <p>Good nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of basal cell carcinoma?

    <p>Malignant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline emphasizes the importance of promoting the health and safety of the client?

    <p>Guideline 7: Promote the health and safety of the client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline emphasizes the importance of considering the priority of clients' needs?

    <p>Guideline 9: Consider the priority of clients' needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline focuses on preventing the spread of infection or cross-contamination?

    <p>Guideline 8: Prevent the spread of infection or cross-contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medical asepsis?

    <p>Involves the use of antiseptic agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of oral hygiene?

    <p>To maintain the health of the teeth and gums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four stages of infection?

    <p>Incubation, Prodromal, Illness, Decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with pressure ulcer development?

    <p>Regular repositioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bed positions is commonly used for postural drainage?

    <p>Trendelenburgs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of skin blanching?

    <p>Shearing force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a guideline for foot and nail care?

    <p>Cut corns/calluses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of oral hygiene?

    <p>Maintaining healthy mouth, gums, lips, teeth, and tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of medical asepsis?

    <p>The practices that limit the transmission of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the potential for microorganisms to cause disease?

    <p>Sufficient number of organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sterilization?

    <p>To completely eliminate all microorganisms including spores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a carrier?

    <p>An organism that produces disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline focuses on promoting the comfort of the client using verbal and non-verbal assessments?

    <p>Guideline 6: Promote the comfort of the client using verbal and non-verbal assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline emphasizes the importance of recording and reporting significant observations accurately to the appropriate situation?

    <p>Guideline 10: Record and report significant observations accurately to the appropriate situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline focuses on preventing the spread of infection or cross-contamination?

    <p>Guideline 8: Prevent the spread of infection or cross-contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

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